Security Minister credits ZOSOs for major drop in murders

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have aided significantly in the reduction of murders.

He made the statement, as he noted that as of Monday June 16, Jamaica is seeing a 44.3% reduction in murders compared to the same period last year.

The ZOSOs were first declared eight years ago.

Dr. Chang added that the ZOSOs have provided the greatest benefit to the island’s most challenged communities.

He said communities such as Mount Salem in St. James have been transformed.

In the meantime, the Security Minister noted that $2.13 billion is spent annually on programmes run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

According to him, this disproves any claim that the government is not investing in social intervention programmes.

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Island-wide frenzy at KFC locations as customers seek to benefit from a buy-one-get-one-free promotion

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have aided significantly in the reduction of murders.

He made the statement, as he noted that as of Monday June 16, Jamaica is seeing a 44.3% reduction in murders compared to the same period last year.

The ZOSOs were first declared eight years ago.

Dr. Chang added that the ZOSOs have provided the greatest benefit to the island’s most challenged communities.

He said communities such as Mount Salem in St. James have been transformed.

In the meantime, the Security Minister noted that $2.13 billion is spent annually on programmes run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

According to him, this disproves any claim that the government is not investing in social intervention programmes.

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Health Minister issues warning on Baby-Friendly hospital compliance

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have aided significantly in the reduction of murders.

He made the statement, as he noted that as of Monday June 16, Jamaica is seeing a 44.3% reduction in murders compared to the same period last year.

The ZOSOs were first declared eight years ago.

Dr. Chang added that the ZOSOs have provided the greatest benefit to the island’s most challenged communities.

He said communities such as Mount Salem in St. James have been transformed.

In the meantime, the Security Minister noted that $2.13 billion is spent annually on programmes run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

According to him, this disproves any claim that the government is not investing in social intervention programmes.

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Government to install 10 CT Scan and 6 MRI machines across public health hospitals by year-end

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have aided significantly in the reduction of murders.

He made the statement, as he noted that as of Monday June 16, Jamaica is seeing a 44.3% reduction in murders compared to the same period last year.

The ZOSOs were first declared eight years ago.

Dr. Chang added that the ZOSOs have provided the greatest benefit to the island’s most challenged communities.

He said communities such as Mount Salem in St. James have been transformed.

In the meantime, the Security Minister noted that $2.13 billion is spent annually on programmes run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

According to him, this disproves any claim that the government is not investing in social intervention programmes.

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Police seized over 4000 pounds of ganja and arrested one man in St. Thomas operation

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have aided significantly in the reduction of murders.

He made the statement, as he noted that as of Monday June 16, Jamaica is seeing a 44.3% reduction in murders compared to the same period last year.

The ZOSOs were first declared eight years ago.

Dr. Chang added that the ZOSOs have provided the greatest benefit to the island’s most challenged communities.

He said communities such as Mount Salem in St. James have been transformed.

In the meantime, the Security Minister noted that $2.13 billion is spent annually on programmes run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

According to him, this disproves any claim that the government is not investing in social intervention programmes.

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Opposition Spokesman on Transport challenges Transport Minister to a debate on plans for the industry

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have aided significantly in the reduction of murders.

He made the statement, as he noted that as of Monday June 16, Jamaica is seeing a 44.3% reduction in murders compared to the same period last year.

The ZOSOs were first declared eight years ago.

Dr. Chang added that the ZOSOs have provided the greatest benefit to the island’s most challenged communities.

He said communities such as Mount Salem in St. James have been transformed.

In the meantime, the Security Minister noted that $2.13 billion is spent annually on programmes run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

According to him, this disproves any claim that the government is not investing in social intervention programmes.

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3 men fatally shot by police, in Salem, St. Ann

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have aided significantly in the reduction of murders.

He made the statement, as he noted that as of Monday June 16, Jamaica is seeing a 44.3% reduction in murders compared to the same period last year.

The ZOSOs were first declared eight years ago.

Dr. Chang added that the ZOSOs have provided the greatest benefit to the island’s most challenged communities.

He said communities such as Mount Salem in St. James have been transformed.

In the meantime, the Security Minister noted that $2.13 billion is spent annually on programmes run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

According to him, this disproves any claim that the government is not investing in social intervention programmes.

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KSAMC removes over 120 disabled / abandoned vehicles from streets

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have aided significantly in the reduction of murders.

He made the statement, as he noted that as of Monday June 16, Jamaica is seeing a 44.3% reduction in murders compared to the same period last year.

The ZOSOs were first declared eight years ago.

Dr. Chang added that the ZOSOs have provided the greatest benefit to the island’s most challenged communities.

He said communities such as Mount Salem in St. James have been transformed.

In the meantime, the Security Minister noted that $2.13 billion is spent annually on programmes run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

According to him, this disproves any claim that the government is not investing in social intervention programmes.

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Scores gathered at Spanish Town SDA church to celebrate life of 9 Y/O Kelsey Ferrigon

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have aided significantly in the reduction of murders.

He made the statement, as he noted that as of Monday June 16, Jamaica is seeing a 44.3% reduction in murders compared to the same period last year.

The ZOSOs were first declared eight years ago.

Dr. Chang added that the ZOSOs have provided the greatest benefit to the island’s most challenged communities.

He said communities such as Mount Salem in St. James have been transformed.

In the meantime, the Security Minister noted that $2.13 billion is spent annually on programmes run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

According to him, this disproves any claim that the government is not investing in social intervention programmes.

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No murder recorded in Jamaica yesterday

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang says the Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) have aided significantly in the reduction of murders.

He made the statement, as he noted that as of Monday June 16, Jamaica is seeing a 44.3% reduction in murders compared to the same period last year.

The ZOSOs were first declared eight years ago.

Dr. Chang added that the ZOSOs have provided the greatest benefit to the island’s most challenged communities.

He said communities such as Mount Salem in St. James have been transformed.

In the meantime, the Security Minister noted that $2.13 billion is spent annually on programmes run by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

According to him, this disproves any claim that the government is not investing in social intervention programmes.

Read More